The auction continued, with a few smaller items coming and going, none capturing Feng Yun's attention.
They were all the items that were difficult to obtain for normal people but not that hard for someone of his stature.
"Esteemed guests, the next item is a true rarity and one of our most prized possessions of the evening."
The auctioneer paused, letting the suspense build.
With a dramatic flourish, an attendant brought out a small, carefully sealed box. When it opened, the crowd gasped.
Inside, resting upon a bed of black silk, was a radiant feather. Its fiery red and gold hues shimmered under the light, giving off a faint but palpable warmth that seemed to pulse with a life of its own.
"A Skyfire Feather!"
The crowd erupted into murmurs and gasps of astonishment.
"Skyfire Feather is said to contain a fragment of the ancient phoenix's life force,"